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May 23, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Local veterans gathered to honor WWII Veteran

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — It is not every day that you have an opportunity to help a fellow veteran celebrate his 97th birthday, Members of the Richard H. Stewart Jr., Saint James American Legion Post 543 joined neighbors and many community organizations on May 6, 2020, in Supply to celebrate World War II Veteran Alex P. Moskowitz.

Moskowitz was treated to a massive drive-by of well-wishers. Moskowitz, a U.S. Army veteran, saw action on Okinawa and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Among the well-wishers were many community organizations, including members of other American Legion posts. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office was out in force and Holden Beach Police Department also participated. Motorcycle groups and car clubs were well represented in the festivities and it was very clear that Moskowitz was delighted at the outpouring of birthday greetings from the community.

Kiwanis Club helps children for 100 years

WILMINGTON — The Kiwanis Club of Wilmington is celebrating its 100th anniversary on May 27.

For 100 years, children in Wilmington and throughout the world have benefited from the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington’s service projects, scholarships, youth leadership programs, fundraising and philanthropy. Founded in 1920, the Kiwanis Club is recognized as one of the community’s outstanding service organizations.

“I am so proud of our current and past members for volunteering their time, talent and treasure to make life just a little bit better for children in need,” said Tom Lamont, club president. “Our club has continuously supported the Brigade Boys and Girls Club since our inception. We sponsor the Key Club at Ashley High School and the Circle K Club at UNCW. We provide scholarships for students attending UNCW and Cape Fear Community College. In conjunction with New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington, our club built the fully accessible Kiwanis Miracle Playground at Olson Park used by hundreds of children weekly. Our members volunteer at Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, the Salvation Army, the Brigade Boys and Girls Club, local schools, and many more non-profit organizations. Kids in the community need Kiwanis. We are happy to step in and provide support when we can.”

Those wishing to learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington can contact club president Tom Lamont at 910-743-1937 or go to the club’s website https://www.wilmingtonkiwanis.org/.

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The following clubs below announced delays/cancellations due to coronavirus:

• National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Wilmington Chapter 337 (NARFE), has canceled all meetings in June and July because of ongoing concerns associated with the coronavirus. The chapter executive board will meet soon to discuss plans for the rest of the year. Members will be notified of the results. Details, Jim DeFrance at 910-452-0120

• Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 885 Stand Down recently rescheduled for July 9-11, has been canceled for 2020.

• The annual West Virginia Day celebration scheduled for Wilmington on June 20, has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus. We hope to resume in June of 2021. Details, Jim DeFrance at 910-452-0120.

Wilmington Rotary Club has decided to postponed the “Wheel of Honor” project, the installation of 500 American flags in the Rotary Wheel Garden at Greenfield Park. Sponsorships already made will be honored. Details: http://www.wilmingtonrotaryclub.org/wheel_of_honor.php. Separately from the flag sponsorships that will pay for the Wheel of Honor itself, the club is still accepting program sponsorships from Rotarians, businesses and foundations. For more information, contact: John Meyer, Rotary public information committee, 910-392-5228, jmeyer1@ec.rr.com; Matt Pugliese, Rotary Wheel of Honor committee, 803-609-1454, mattpugliesemtt@gmail.com; or Eric McKeithan, Wilmington Rotary Club president, 910-859-3365, ebmckeithan@yahoo.com.

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